Premature placental separation is which condition?

• A. Abruptio Placenta
• B. Placenta Previa
• C. Ectopic Pregnancy
• D. APGAR

Answer: (A)

Premature placental separation refers to placental abruption, where the placenta detaches from the uterus before the baby is born. This detachment disrupts the ongoing exchange of oxygen and nutrients, leading to painful vaginal bleeding, uterine tenderness or frequent contractions, and potential fetal distress due to reduced placental perfusion. It’s an obstetric emergency that requires careful monitoring and timely delivery based on the stability of the mother and fetus.

This differs from placenta previa, where bleeding is typically painless because the placenta implant is near or over the cervix. It also differs from an ectopic pregnancy, which involves implantation outside the uterus, and from APGAR, which is a newborn health assessment performed after birth.